Thrown in jail for being poor
Unfortunately such reports are becoming more and more common. “Thrown in jail for being poor: the booming for-profit probation industry” “Many poor Americans face jail when they can’t pay steep fines for nonviolent crimes, like $1,000 for stealing a...CM Bolivian Altiplano Mission Advances
In a recent blog article, Aidan Rooney, Superior of the Vincentian Bolivian Altiplano writes of the impact donors are having in this poor, rural sector of Bolivia, as they launch a new center for formation, worship and human assistance. “We opened and outfitted...Healthy and liberating insecurity
Second Sunday of Lent (A), March 16, 2014 – Gen 12, 1-4; 2 Tim 1, 8b-10; Mt 17, 1-9 Bear your share of hardship for the gospel (2 Tim 1, 8) Jesus came from the Father and has come into the world to save us. We will be saved if we imitate him, leaving the familiar and...SVDP partners with Motel 6
Did you know that the National Council of the United States SVdP has a partnership with Motel 6? This partnership allows conferences/councils to provide clients with overnight lodging at a discounted rate, while being billed directly. To learn more, or make...
Video Adaptation of 2014 Lenten Letter
VinFormation has put together a YouTube video presentation, of excerpts from the Superior General’s Lenten Letter set to classical music. Use it as a personal meditation or present it to a small or large group. View the video
Sale – Vincentian-themed art
In the Vincentian Family we are all familiar with the wonderful images depicted in the thumbnail for this post. Trinity Stores is the primary source of these images and is currently offering savings from 10 to 70% off the regular price. Be sure to explore their...Seton Hill U. celebrates Sisters Week
SETON HILL U. CELEBRATES SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SETON HILL DURING FIRST NATIONAL CATHOLIC SISTERS WEEK The Seton Hill University community celebrates the legacy and work of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, and all Catholic Sisters, during the inaugural National...End Homlessness one step at a time
Depaul USA Walkabout 2014 Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM Help End Homelessness One Step at a Time The Depaul USA Walkabout is a 5k run/ 2k walk to raise funds for Depaul USA and help end homelessness one step at a time. Join us and change the lives of...
SisterStory: Because I Met A Sister
St. Catherine University, in conjunction with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is launching National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW) as part of National Women’s History Month. The celebratory week is intended to shine a spotlight on the good works and good will of...
Saturday Study Hall – “Change your way of thinking”
“Change your way of thinking!” I was really struck the first time I realized that the root meaning of “metanoia” or “repent” was “change your way of thinking”. Since then every Lent I try to look at what needs to change...
